CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers
Why was CPSC, STIHL Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers recalled?
The fuel hose on the carburetor can be dislodged, and leak fuel, presenting fire and burn hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the backpack blower immediately and return it to the STIHL dealer where purchased, for a free repair. Contact: For more information, call STIHL Inc., toll-free at (800) 711-7959 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Backpack Blowers
- Company
- STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
- Quantity
- About 890
- Sold at
- The backpack blowers were sold through STIHL dealers in California, between November 2000 and January 2001.
- Recall date
- March 20, 2001
- Incidents / injuries
- STIHL has received four reports of fuel hoses dislodging. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled blowers have a model number of BR 420C and a serial number in the following ranges: 47988257 through 47989256 and 49014561 through 49015560. The name, "STIHL," and the model number, BR 420C, appear on the starter. The serial number is printed right above the starter.